Put Me Out Of My Misery
Melissa Etheridge · Other Songs - Melissa Etheridge
You've only got one heart and it wouldn't be good for you
To tear it all apart
Just like a snake bite you entered my veins
Traveled my body and flowed to my brain
Now I'm slowly dying, dying for your touch
I'm cold and I'm shaking
I need you too much
Yes, I need you too much
Tonight put me out of my misery
Tonight drive me out of my mind
Tonight put me out of my misery
Tonight make it cruel to be kind
Drive me out of my, out of my mind
So now I wait
A message on your door
The ringing of your phone
Lying on the floor
Breathing all alone
Just like a movie the hours go by
Dragging me under the day turns to night
Now fantasy's raging and I need to score
I'm hooked on you and I keep begging for more
Yes, I'm begging for more
Tonight put me out of my misery
Tonight drive me out of my mind
Tonight put me out of my misery
Tonight make it cruel to be kind
Drive me out of my, out of my mind
Oh oh oh yeah
Someone said girl be careful of what you do
You've only got one heart and it wouldn't be good for you
To tear it all apart
No oh so
Tonight put me out of my misery
Tonight drive me out of my mind
Tonight put me out of my misery
Tonight baby make it cruel to be kind
Yeah put me out of my misery
Baby drive me out of my, out of my mind
Put Me Out Of My Misery
Melissa Etheridge's 'Put Me Out Of My Misery' stands as a defining anthem of the 1980s power ballad era, showcasing her signature raw vocal delivery and introspective songwriting. Recorded during her prolific period in the late 1980s, the track exemplifies her ability to blend personal vulnerability with rock energy, a style that would characterize her subsequent discography including works like 'Skin' and 'Breakdown'. The song remains a staple of her live performances, often serving as a centerpiece for her emotional storytelling. As a key component of her catalog, it reflects the broader cultural shift toward female empowerment in rock music, cementing Etheridge's legacy as a vocalist who could articulate complex feelings with unapologetic honesty.